Daily Archives: May 19, 2011

Paromologia

Paromologia (par-o-mo-lo’-gi-a): Conceding an argument, either jestingly and contemptuously, or to prove a more important point.  A synonym for concessio.

You are right about the costs, but I’m absolutely right about the benefits–they far outweigh the costs.

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Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu).